Description
A lipase blood test measures the amount of lipase in your blood to help diagnose and monitor pancreatic diseases and other conditions:
Pancreatic diseases
- A lipase test can help diagnose acute pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic duct obstruction, and pancreatic cancer. It can also help monitor chronic pancreatic diseases like cystic fibrosis, Crohn's disease, and celiac disease.
Other conditions
- A lipase test can also help diagnose other conditions, including:
- Bowel obstruction
- Celiac disease
- Pancreatic pseudocyst
- Perforated ulcer
- Renal failure
- Salivary gland inflammation
- Kidney, stomach, and intestine diseases
Treatment response
- A lipase test can show how well you're responding to treatment for an underlying condition.
A doctor may order a lipase test if you're showing signs of a pancreatic disorder, such as: fatty stools, nausea and vomiting, intense abdominal pain, and weight loss.
Fasting not required.
